GEOHYDROLOGIST

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The Breede-Olifants Catchment Management Agency (BOCMA), a water management entityestablished in terms of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No.36 of 1998), NWA, toperformsustainable and equitable integrated water resource management within the Breede-OlifantsWater Management Area in the Western Cape Province.

Highly motivated and creative individuals who want to join this exciting and rapidly growinginstitution qualifying on the minimum requirements stated below are invited to apply for there-advertised post below:

GEOHYDROLOGIST
SALARY LEVEL: An all-inclusive total package linked to OSD (current) dependingonyears of experience.

JOB PURPOSE:
Provide expertise in the field of Geohydrology in order to assess, develop, protect, use, conserve and manage water resources.

Requirements: An appropriate 4 year BSc. (Hons) degree or equivalent qualificationinGeohydrology or Geology. At least 7 years’ post qualification experience includingexperience in the occurrence, development and management of groundwater in SouthAfrica. Compulsory registration with the SACNASP as a professional Geohydrologist. Adrivers’
license is a must and willingness to travel extensively.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Ensure implementation of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998. Provide scientificandtechnical expertise to ensure applicable groundwater development, assessment, conservation, management and protection within the BOCMA area of jurisdiction. Developapplicable regulatory instruments including guidelines, regulations and management
processes in the management of groundwater. Development of capacity building/awareness- making material as well as the setting up of research and development projects aimedat
improved groundwater development and management techniques and applications. Support
the implementation of groundwater protection strategies and related protocol at Catchment
level. Provide advice and guidance on groundwater development (environmental impact
assessment and related groundwater protection issues) and management of projectswithinthe Catchment. Ensure data collection and capturing on the relevant BOCMAdatabaseregarding groundwater activities. Ensure provision of effective technical training over all thefull spectrum of hydrological data processing and the use of HYDSTRA and NGA/NGDB. Audit underground water development and management activities within the BOCMA’sareaof jurisdiction. Liaise with implementing parties concerned including internal sub-components {Water Use Planning, Water Use Regulation, Participation and Stakeholder Engagement
(Water Sector Support) and legal unit} and external stakeholders (Water Boards, Municipalities, NGOs, Provincial Departments including the DWS Regional Office, Consultants, Public and Private Sector. Ensure budgeting and effectively manage thebudget
for Geohydrology. Ensure capacity building and awareness around groundwater occurrenceand use. Ensure an operational, updated GIS supported groundwater database. Ensureproper and applicable training opportunities (skills transfer and empowerment) toall
applicable personnel. Effective management of staff and projects. Liaise with stakeholdersand service providers and manage service providers. Provide groundwater extensionservices within the Catchment. Plan and supervise the implementation of the Agency’scatchment groundwater monitoring and information programme and system. Evaluate, assess and monitor groundwater use license applications.

The following will serve as recommendation
A thorough understanding and knowledge of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Scientist. Knowledge of thekeyWater and Environmental Acts and related policies. Knowledge of and experienceingroundwater resource exploration, aquifer characterisation and development of management
information products. Knowledge of groundwater information systems includingGISapplications and capabilities. Knowledge of computer-based groundwater programsandprojects. A thorough understanding and knowledge of the guidelines, protocols, standards, and norms for groundwater development, protection and management. Proven experienceinsupervision and management of personnel, consultants and other service providers. Knowledge and experience of budgeting and budget control. Good leadershipandmanagement skills. Excellent communication (verbal and written) including report writingskills. Practical experience in hydrological modelling and hydrological assessments. Experience in the application of models such as Water Resources Simulation Model 2000(WRSM 2000), Water Resources Yield Model (WRYM) and the CLASSR/PATCHERrainfall
gap filling models. The ability to conceptualise and develop catchment scale modelsof
surface water assessments. Verifiable ability to identify and solve problems using critical andcreative thinking in a multidisciplinary environment. Proven experience in the compilation,
implementation, monitoring and reporting on business plans and budgets. Excellent practical
experience relating to knowledge and technical skills transfer.

Enquiries: Ms Prudence Mahlaba / Mr. Ogwang Okoth
The BOCMA is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer and reserves theright towithdraw or not to fill the position.

Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personal suitability check (criminal record, citizenship verification, financial / asset check, qualification verification andpreviousemployment verification) The BOCMA may further subject candidates to assessmentswhich would include competency assessment in the advertised position. It istheresponsibility of candidates and/or applicants with foreign qualifications to havethemevaluated and verified by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The successful
candidate will be appointed on a probation of six (6) months and then permanent shouldall
the conditions of the probation be satisfied. Only South African Citizens are eligibletoapply for this position.

Suitably qualifying candidates should Email a comprehensive CurriculumVitae(CV)
accompanied by an application letter, certified copies of all relevant qualifications, certificates,

Drivers’ licence and copy of ID (not older than 6 months certification) tocareers77@bocma.co.za on or before 12 September 2025 (end of business, 16h00).

*Only one (1) email per submission (application) will be accepted per applicant. Failuretosubmit all the requested documents will disqualify your application.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
By applying for this position, you hereby acknowledge that you have read and acceptedthefollowing Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) disclaimer. I herebyconsent for the BOCMA to process my personal information as part of the recruitment
process. The BOCMA shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal informationof applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be definedasdetailed in the POPIA.

Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates. Applicants who have receivednoresponse within three months must consider their applications as unsuccessful.

To view the comprehensive advertisement, application requirements, procedures, andresponse detail, please visit our website: www.breedegouritzcma.co.za.

All the best with your applications